David R. Hardberger

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Credits
78 titles

Projects in Development (4 titles)	Budget
Adam 8 Cinematographer Cinematographer See fewer	$2MM
Belle Woods Cinematographer Cinematographer See fewer
Vice Squad Franchise (TV Movie) - Cinematographer Cinematographer See fewer	$10MM
The Pirateers of Atlantis (2024) (TV Series) - Cinematographer (1 episode, 2024) Cinematographer (1 episode, 2024) See fewer Sleeping Dragon (Dec 2024) Season 1, Episode 2 - Cinematographer Cinematographer See fewer

Films in Production (3 titles)	Budget	Status
125 (Short) - Director, Editor, Writer Director, Editor, Writer See fewer	$16K	Post-Prod
Love Outbreak Cinematographer Cinematographer See fewer		Post-Prod
Nigredo Man at seminar, Assistant Set Decorator, Art Director, First Assistant Director, Line Producer, Production Manager Man at seminar, Assistant Set Decorator, Art Director, First Assistant Director, Line Producer, Production Manager See fewer		Post-Prod

Television in Production (1 title)	Episodes	Status
Vice Squad: New Orleans (TV Series) - Cinematographer (2 episodes) Cinematographer (2 episodes) See fewer — Big Easy 2 Season 1, Episode 2 - Cinematographer Cinematographer See fewer — Big Easy 1 Season 1, Episode 1 - Cinematographer Cinematographer See fewer	2	Pre-Prod

Past Film & Video (59 titles)	Budget	Opening Weekend	Gross (US & Canada)	Gross (Worldwide)
Homecoming (2023) (Short) - Director (directed by) Director (directed by) See fewer	$15K
Feast of Fear (2019) Cinematographer Cinematographer See fewer	$1.1MM
Rosalind (2018) (Short) - Director, Editor, Producer, Writer Director, Editor, Producer, Writer See fewer	$30K
Ringer (2017) (Short) - Director, Producer, Writer Director, Producer, Writer See fewer
The Terror of Hallow's Eve (2017) Unit Production Manager Unit Production Manager See fewer
Walk (2016) (Short) - Line Producer Line Producer See fewer
Shay (2016) (Short) - Director Of Photography Director Of Photography See fewer	$52K
Flytrap (2015) Cinematographer, Producer Cinematographer, Producer See fewer
Avenge (2014) Additional Camera Operator Additional Camera Operator See fewer
Binky (2013) (Short) - Cinematographer Cinematographer See fewer
The Firebird (2013) (Short) - Cinematographer Cinematographer See fewer
Feminist: Stories from Women's Liberation (2013) Additional Photography Additional Photography See fewer
The Big Goofy Secret of Hidden Pines (2013) (Video) - Unit Production Manager Unit Production Manager See fewer	$2.5MM
The Phoenix Rises (2012) Camera Department Consultant Camera Department Consultant See fewer	$3MM
Darnell Dawkins: Mouth Guitar Legend (2010) Cinematographer Cinematographer See fewer
Sardines (2010) (Short) - Director Of Photography Director Of Photography See fewer	$50K
The Deal (2009) (Short) - Actor, Cinematographer Actor, Cinematographer See fewer
Bigfoot (2009) Director Of Photography (second unit) Director Of Photography (second unit) See fewer	$1MM
Forbidden Border (2009) Production Manager Production Manager See fewer	$3.5MM
Starship Troopers 3: Marauder (2008) (Video) - Visual Effects Camera Man Visual Effects Camera Man See fewer	$9MM			$415K
Charlie Wilson's War (2007) Visual Effects Camera Operator (4Ward Productions) (as David Hardberger) Visual Effects Camera Operator (4Ward Productions) (as David Hardberger) See fewer	$75MM	$9.7MM	$67MM	$119MM
The Trident (2007) (Short) - Camera Team Camera Team See fewer
The List (2007) Camera Operator Camera Operator See fewer
Flight of the Living Dead (2007) Director Of Photography (miniatures) (uncredited) Director Of Photography (miniatures) (uncredited) See fewer				$344K
Banking on Heaven (2005) Additional Camera Additional Camera See fewer
Peter Pan (2003) Director Of Photography (miniatures unit) Director Of Photography (miniatures unit) See fewer	$100MM	$11MM	$48MM	$122MM
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) Director Of Photography (lava & paths of the dead miniatures unit) (as David Hardberger) Director Of Photography (lava & paths of the dead miniatures unit) (as David Hardberger) See fewer	$94MM	$73MM	$379MM	$1.16B
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003) Director Of Photograhy (Cinema Production Services Inc.) Director Of Photograhy (Cinema Production Services Inc.) See fewer	$78MM	$23MM	$66MM	$179MM
The Core (2003) Miniatures Director Of Photography (Cinema Production Services, Inc.) (as David Hardberger) Miniatures Director Of Photography (Cinema Production Services, Inc.) (as David Hardberger) See fewer	$60MM	$12MM	$31MM	$73MM
Final Destination 2 (2003) Director Of Photography (Cinema Production Services) (as David Hardberger) Director Of Photography (Cinema Production Services) (as David Hardberger) See fewer	$26MM	$16MM	$47MM	$91MM
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Director Of Photography (miniature unit) (as David Hardberger), Motion Control Programmer (miniature unit) (as David Hardberger) Director Of Photography (miniature unit) (as David Hardberger), Motion Control Programmer (miniature unit) (as David Hardberger) See fewer	$94MM	$62MM	$343MM	$949MM
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Director Of Photography (miniature unit) (as David Hardberger), Motion Control Programmer (miniature unit) (as David Hardberger) Director Of Photography (miniature unit) (as David Hardberger), Motion Control Programmer (miniature unit) (as David Hardberger) See fewer	$93MM	$47MM	$316MM	$884MM
Vertical Limit (2000) Miniature Director Of Photography (as David Hardberger) Miniature Director Of Photography (as David Hardberger) See fewer	$75MM	$16MM	$69MM	$216MM
The Cell (2000) Motion Control Operator (second unit, visual effects) (as David Hardberger) Motion Control Operator (second unit, visual effects) (as David Hardberger) See fewer	$33MM	$18MM	$61MM	$104MM
Dinosaur (2000) Background Photographer, Cinematographer Background Photographer, Cinematographer See fewer	$128MM	$39MM	$138MM	$350MM
Final Destination (2000) Director Of Photography (Cinema Production Services, Inc.) (as David Hardberger) Director Of Photography (Cinema Production Services, Inc.) (as David Hardberger) See fewer	$23MM	$10MM	$53MM	$113MM
A Question of Faith (2000) Director Of Photography (second unit) (uncredited) Director Of Photography (second unit) (uncredited) See fewer
Dante's Peak (1997) Director Of Photography (Digital Domain) (as David Hardberger) Director Of Photography (Digital Domain) (as David Hardberger) See fewer	$116MM	$18MM	$67MM	$178MM
Daylight (1996) Visual Effects Camera Operator (miniature production crew: Illusion Arts) (as David Hardberger) Visual Effects Camera Operator (miniature production crew: Illusion Arts) (as David Hardberger) See fewer	$80MM	$10MM	$33MM	$159MM
The Phantom (1996) Vistavision Camera Operator (Buena Vista Visual Effects) (as David Hardberger) Vistavision Camera Operator (Buena Vista Visual Effects) (as David Hardberger) See fewer	$45MM	$5.1MM	$17MM	$17MM
Executive Decision (1996) Camera Operator, Motion Control Operator Camera Operator, Motion Control Operator See fewer	$55MM	$12MM	$57MM	$122MM
Judge Dredd (1995) Motion Control Camera Operator (Mass. Illusions) Motion Control Camera Operator (Mass. Illusions) See fewer	$90MM	$12MM	$35MM	$113MM
Alien³ (1992) Effects Camera Operator Effects Camera Operator See fewer	$50MM	$19MM	$55MM	$160MM
Back to the Future... The Ride (1991) (Video) - Camera Operator (as David Hardberger) Camera Operator (as David Hardberger) See fewer	$40MM
Dick Tracy (1990) Effects Camera Operator Effects Camera Operator See fewer	$47MM	$23MM	$104MM	$163MM
Willow (1988) Camera Operator, Visual Effects Camera Assistant (ILM) (as David Hardberger) Camera Operator, Visual Effects Camera Assistant (ILM) (as David Hardberger) See fewer	$35MM	$8.3MM	$57MM	$57MM
Spaceballs (1987) Motion Control Camera Operator (Apogee, Inc.) (as David Hardberger) Motion Control Camera Operator (Apogee, Inc.) (as David Hardberger) See fewer	$23MM	$6.6MM	$38MM	$38MM
Solarbabies (1986) Visual Effects First Assistant Photographer Visual Effects First Assistant Photographer See fewer	$25MM	$705K	$1.6MM	$1.6MM
Flight of the Navigator (1986) Motion Control Photography Motion Control Photography See fewer	$9MM	$3.1MM	$19MM	$19MM
The Best of Times (1986) Assistant Camera Assistant Camera See fewer	$12MM	$2.4MM	$7.8MM	$7.8MM
2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984) Motion Control Technician (Entertainment Effects Group) (as David Hardberger) Motion Control Technician (Entertainment Effects Group) (as David Hardberger) See fewer	$28MM	$7.4MM	$40MM	$40MM
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984) Motion Control Technician (DQI) (as David Hardberger) Motion Control Technician (DQI) (as David Hardberger) See fewer		$620K	$6.3MM	$6.3MM
Brainstorm (1983) Camera Technician (as David Hardberger) Camera Technician (as David Hardberger) See fewer	$15MM	$1.2MM	$10MM	$10MM
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) Effects Cameraman (ILM) Effects Cameraman (ILM) See fewer	$32MM	$23MM	$317MM	$475MM
WarGames (1983) Computer Graphics Unit (as David Hardberger) Computer Graphics Unit (as David Hardberger) See fewer	$12MM	$6.2MM	$80MM	$80MM
Blade Runner (1982) Camera Operator (EEG) (as David Hardberger) Camera Operator (EEG) (as David Hardberger) See fewer	$28MM	$6.2MM	$33MM	$42MM
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) Assistant Camera Operator (ILM) (as David Hardberger) Assistant Camera Operator (ILM) (as David Hardberger) See fewer	$11MM	$14MM	$80MM	$80MM
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) Photographic Effects Camera (as David Hardberger) Photographic Effects Camera (as David Hardberger) See fewer	$35MM	$12MM	$83MM	$83MM
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) Assistant Cameraman (as David Hardberger) Assistant Cameraman (as David Hardberger) See fewer	$20MM	$1.8MM	$135MM	$307MM

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Past Television (8 titles)	Episodes
Knight's End (2021) (TV Series) - Visual Effects Camera Man (1 episode, 2021) Visual Effects Camera Man (1 episode, 2021) See fewer Veritatis (2021) Season 1, Episode 4 - Visual Effects Camera Man (rumored) Visual Effects Camera Man (rumored) See fewer	1
Tinker WebSeries (2015– ) (TV Series) - Cinematographer Cinematographer See fewer
Tinker Steampunk (2014– ) (TV Series) - Cinematographer Cinematographer See fewer
Home Invasion (2012) (TV Movie) - Second Unit Director Of Photography Second Unit Director Of Photography See fewer
Betrayed at 17 (2011) (TV Movie) - Director Of Photography (second unit) Director Of Photography (second unit) See fewer
Aftershock: Earthquake in New York (1999) (TV Mini-series) - Director Of Photography (miniatures unit) (2 episodes, 1999) Director Of Photography (miniatures unit) (2 episodes, 1999) See fewer Part 2 (Nov 16, 1999) Season 1, Episode 2 - Director Of Photography (miniatures unit) (as David Hardberger) Director Of Photography (miniatures unit) (as David Hardberger) See fewer Part 1 (Nov 14, 1999) Season 1, Episode 1 - Director Of Photography (miniatures unit) (as David Hardberger) Director Of Photography (miniatures unit) (as David Hardberger) See fewer	2
Sliders (1995) (TV Series) - Visual Effects Supervisor (1 episode, 1995) Visual Effects Supervisor (1 episode, 1995) See fewer Pilot (Mar 22, 1995) Season 1, Episode 1 - Visual Effects Supervisor (as David Hardberger) Visual Effects Supervisor (as David Hardberger) See fewer	1
Probe (1972) (TV Movie) - Technical Research (as David Hardberger) Technical Research (as David Hardberger) See fewer

Self (2 titles)
Below the Line (2022–2023) (Podcast Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2022) Self (2 episodes, 2022) See fewer David R. Hardberger (Jul 19, 2023) Season 1, Episode 9 - Self Self See fewer Practical Effects (Dec 22, 2022) Season 1, Episode 5 - Self Self See fewer
Slate Me! (2017) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2017) Self (1 episode, 2017) See fewer David Hardberger and the Mavericks (May 4, 2017) Season 2, Episode 1 - Self Self See fewer

Other (1 title)
Songhammer: War Alliance vs Horde (2014) (Music Video) - Camera Operator Camera Operator See fewer

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